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INF320 Web Usability (8)

Abstract

This subject explains the importance of web usability in the design and development of a website. It explores user behaviour, user needs, information use, website information content, design factors and user issues to be considered when undertaking a web project.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
DistanceWagga Wagga Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF320
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Information Studies

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed INF525
Incompatible subject(s)Related subject(s)
INF525 INF525 Double coded subject

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- demonstrate familiarity with a range of web evaluation methods;
- be able to facilitate access, information retrieval and information delivery on the web;
- be able to evaluate different aspects of web interface design;
- be able to select web features that will increase website usability in terms of user-friendliness, effective information retrieval and effective information delivery.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to web usability - Factors to consider in web design - people, information and processes - Evaluating web usability - Organisational mission, objectives and users - User needs analysis within an organisational context - Relationship between web information usability, web design and development

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.